Ubee DDW262.G User Manual

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Using the Advanced Gateway Setup DMZ Host Option Ubee Interactive44 Ubee DDW262.G Wireless Cable Modem and Router Subscriber User Guide • September 20115.12 Using the Advanced Gateway Setup DMZ Host OptionThe DMZ (demilitarized zone) Host option allows you configure a network device as ahost visible to the Internet. The DMZ host receives the WAN traffic that NAT is unable totranslate. This can be used when applications do not work with port triggers.Note: Because DMZ host IP addresses are exposed to the Internet, it is strongly adviseda protection mechanism is used to avoid external attacks.5.12.1 Understanding DMZ Host Best PracticesThe following instructions are best practices when adding a device into a DMZ.1. Connect a PC to an Ethernet port on the DDW262.G Wireless Cable Modem andRouter. Make sure both devices are powered on and functioning.2. Connect a Home Gateway (or other device you wish to be in the DMZ) to an Ethernetport on the DDW262.G Wireless Cable Modem and Router.3. Log in to the DDW262.G Web GUI.4. Go to Tools>>Client List. Your PC and other devices are listed. Note the MACaddress and IP address of the Home Gateway, VoIP Phone, or other device to put inDMZ. Refer to Using the Tools Client List Option on page 67.5. Go to Gateway>>Static Lease. Enter the MAC address and IP address of a HomeGateway (or other device you wish to be in the DMZ).Label DescriptionTrigger Range Defines the trigger port or a range of ports that triggers therouter to record the IP address of the LAN computer that sentthe traffic to a server on the WAN.Start Port Defines a port number or the starting port number in a range ofport numbers.End Port Defines a port number or the ending port number in a range ofport numbers.Target Range Defines the Target Range port or a range of ports that a serveron the WAN uses when it responds to service requests. Therouter forwards the traffic with this port (or range of ports) tothe client computer on the LAN that requested the serviceStart Port Defines a port number or the starting port number in a range ofport numbers.End Port Defines a port number or the ending port number in a range ofport numbers.Protocol Defines the protocol type for this rule, UDP, TCP, or Both.Enable Activates this rule when checked.Apply Saves all screen changes when clicked.